Designated as the favorite for the Australian Open, with Aryna Sabalenka, by a former world number 1, Coco Gauff, like the vast majority of her colleagues, presented herself this Friday at a press conference on the occasion of the media day in Melbourne.
Asked about her rivalry with Iga Swiatek, whom she has just beaten in the United Cup, as well as the doping affair in which the Pole was involved, the American refused to throw stones at her.
“No, I wouldn’t say she lost confidence. For me, I don’t know her personally well, but just from the interactions we’ve had, I absolutely don’t think what she did was intentional. I don’t think maybe she was. I don’t think she lacks self-confidence. She plays tennis very well. In the match we played, I was just a little better that day, I maybe won a few points. It could have gone the other way. I think she’s okay. I don’t know her well enough to tell you if she feels anything about it. Yes, I can just say that from what I see, I think she’s doing well. She is still number 2 in the world and plays extraordinary tennis. She will always play extraordinary tennis, so… Yes, I think she will do well. »
Published on Friday January 10, 2025 at 2:44 p.m.
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